House approves unlimited Army air corps expansion
The House voted 391 to 1 to expand the Army Air Corps heightening Navy limits to 10 000 planes. President Roosevelt announced a 50 000 pilot training plan as the Senate Naval committee authorized a 2 billion dollar Naval Air Corps program and bases.
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Eight Civilians Injured as German Bombing Hits Yorkshire and East Anglia
London reports that German planes bombed Yorkshire and East Anglia early today injuring eight people, three of whom were taken to hospitals in the north riding of Yorkshire. Paris dispatch notes General Weygand pressing fresh infantry divisions in northern France near the St Quentin region as Allied forces seek to close the bottleneck toward Calais.
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Three Italian Liners Postpone Sailings Amid War Talks
Rome reports say three Italian liners Rex Augustus and Neptune postponed departures as Allied concessions to keep Italy out of the war are viewed as too late. Rex was set to sail from Genoa May 29 and Augustus May 27 now moved to June 6 and June 9 respectively. Neptune’s Genoa departure June 1 shifted to June 21 for South America. Civil mobilization law empowering wartime requisition takes effect tonight.
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Montana's agriculture outlook brighter after drought years
Montana agriculture steadies after drought era with revival in prospects. John W. Haw of St. Paul, land development agent for the Northern Pacific, says renewed interest in Montana homes and rising spirits support a hopeful spring outlook. He notes drought from 1930 lowered production and prices, dragging business and urban life toward a bleak period.
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Poppies to be Sold by American Legion in Butte
American Legion poppies will be sold on Butte streets today by members of the Silver Bow post ladies auxiliary. Mrs. Margaret Pinkerton leads the effort. poppies are made by disabled veterans at Fort Harrison. Proceeds above cost fund welfare work for the auxiliary in the coming year.
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Butte High Students Receive Diplomas In Term Close
Butte public schools closed the term with 340 Butte High graduates and over 4,000 pupils starting summer vacation. No principal speaker. program featured school music department performances. Short talks given by Dr. C Renouard Lowell W Johnson and Scott W Fries.
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Butte Receives Orders for Expanded Army Recruiting
Sgt Nick F Hertges in charge of the Butte Army recruiting station reports a 10 hour day schedule under Major Frank G Chaddock. The station will be open 8 am to 5 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm to serve youths seeking enlistment as part of the defense program.
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Livestock Convention Hears Tax Structure Critique
J. E. Brock of the American Livestock Association accuses the federal government of misusing state lands and destabilizing the livestock taxa plan at the Montana Stockgrowers convention. Governor Roy E. Ayers calls grass and water conservation a solvable long range issue as the 56th annual meeting closes with officers to be elected and resolutions adopted.
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England Doubling Up Defences Amid Invasion Fears
London reports Britain armed for a possible Nazi invasion as King George VI warns that defeat would bring darkness to the realm. Coastal ports, inland routes, and key roads are guarded with massed naval air and land forces. Captain Franz von Rintelen arrives in Scotland Yard amid German espionage fears.
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Americans Rally to Red Cross Appeal Across States
Gerald Wesselius, assistant to the Montana Red Cross manager, said America is answering the desperate call to aid European war refugees with a generous response. He toured Butte and Billings, succeeding R. T. Schaeffer who went to Poland to head Red Cross work there. Wesselius oversees Montana Minnesota North and South Dakota Red Cross activities and urges chapters to boost support.
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Quake toll rises in Peru as cities suffer huge deaths
Peruvian cities report at least 249 dead after a series of earthquakes centered on Callao and Lima. Callao and Chorrillos bear the worst losses with hundreds injured and buildings collapsed. rescuers struggle to reach debris as aftershocks continue.
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Relief Drive Plans Pushed for Red Cross War Aid
Relief drive plans took shape as advance gifts committee began work and 77 district leaders met at Red Cross headquarters with James H. Rowe presiding. They will enlist 210 general assistants required for Monday meetings. Butte Water Co led with $257 in gifts from 257 employees averaging $3 each. To reach 100 percent, firms must average at least $2 per employee.
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Butte Water Company
A. L. Matter
Montana Weekend Forecast Maps Showers and Cooler West
Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday across Montana with showers or thunderstorms possible in the west. Cooler conditions expected in the western half Saturday afternoon and night.
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Butte to Host 300 Postal workers in June Convention
Butte will host more than 300 Montana postal employes June 8 and 9 for the third annual joint convention of the state units of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks and the National Association of Letter Carriers. The event includes auxiliary meetings, sessions at the Federal building, a luncheon, a banquet, and a joint session with a speaker from the postmaster general's office.
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